The single steel drilling caisson: A new arctic drilling system
Conference
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· Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5362915
Dome's experience with a new mobile drilling unit - the Single Steel Drilling Caisson (SSDC) - is described. The SSDC was designed to enable offshore drilling operations in the Beaufort Sea to continue beyond the short open-water season during which drillships are capable of working. The operator's requirements for storage facilities and rig equipment are discussed with reference to the SSDC, which proved to be well suited to offshore arctic operations. The drilling and testing of the first well are described to illustrate the successful operation of this innovative drilling unit. Problems associated with Beaufort Sea operations are discussed with specific reference to ice management and drilling problems.
- Research Organization:
- Dome Petroleum Ltd.
- OSTI ID:
- 5362915
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8310121-
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States) Journal Volume: SPE12000
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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